I know for myself how life-changing good therapy can be, and I transitioned into this field to offer healing support to others. I offer my whole, authentic self in our work, so that you might feel safer to do the same and at your own pace.
An intersectional approach to healing
Born and raised in England, I have also lived in Scotland and worked internationally. I have a femme, multi-heritage, post-menopausal, neuroatypical, and complex trauma survivor identity – aspects of my self that are coming into renewed awareness and understanding later in life.
From research to relationship
My path in Gestalt therapy feels like a ‘coming home’ after a diverse career in IT, sustainability, organisational consultancy and coaching, and academic research and teaching. My way of being deeply honours our co-created space, informed by Relational Gestalt theory and practice, my PhD research in ethics and social philosophy, as well as my values.
Beyond the therapy room
My wellbeing is nourished through the wild coastlines of Yorkshire and Scotland, 5Rhythms dance, spiritual practice, a growing interest in therapeutic shamanism and yoga, live music, prose and poetry. They also imbue the holding presence and creative curiosity I bring to our sessions.
Credentials & ethics
- Education: PhD in Social Ethics and Care, University of Strathclyde.
- Training: Postgraduate Diploma in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy (with Distinction), from SCPTI in Scarborough.
- Accreditation: Accredited by UKCP (No. 2011186203). Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Specialisms: Certified in Couples and Relationship Therapy (COSRT accredited). Yoni Shakti / Well Womxn yoga therapist. Climate Cafe facilitator.
- Publications: Guest co-editor for the journal New Gestalt Voices, special edition, Love in Gestalt Therapy, 2024.
- Other Experience: Certified executive coach and group facilitator since 2012. Certified Sociodramatist since 2019.
- Ethics: I strictly abide by the UKCP Code of Ethics.
